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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stock: Ex‑Dividend Reset, Options Buzz, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stock: Ex‑Dividend Reset, Options Buzz, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Philip Morris International shares closed at $161.05 Friday, down about 1%, after trading ex-dividend for a $1.47 quarterly payout. The drop aligned with the ex-dividend date of Dec. 26, when new buyers no longer qualify for the dividend. U.S. markets were closed Saturday. Trading volume was light in the post-holiday session.
27 December 2025
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Disney Stock (DIS) Holds Near $113 as Wall Street Closes for the Weekend; Box Office Milestone and 2026 Catalysts in Focus

Disney Stock (DIS) Holds Near $113 as Wall Street Closes for the Weekend; Box Office Milestone and 2026 Catalysts in Focus

Disney surpassed $6 billion in global box office sales for 2025, its first time above that mark since the pandemic, Variety reported. Shares closed Friday at $113.56, down 0.8%, as U.S. markets ended a muted post-holiday session. Major contributors included “Lilo & Stitch,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Markets remain closed for the weekend.
27 December 2025
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Lumentum (LITE) Stock: Weekend Watchlist After a 2025 Breakout—Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Matters for Monday

Lumentum (LITE) Stock: Weekend Watchlist After a 2025 Breakout—Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Matters for Monday

Lumentum Holdings shares closed at $390.77 Friday, down 1.3%, after trading between $384.63 and $400.89 on volume of 1.58 million. The stock remains near its recent $401.60 high as investors weigh AI-driven demand against valuation concerns. Management forecasts Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $630–$670 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.30–$1.50. Over 60% of revenue now comes from AI infrastructure and cloud.
27 December 2025
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Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Weekend Update: Shares Hold Near $350 as Year-End Rally Meets Housing Headwinds—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Home Depot Stock (NYSE: HD) Weekend Update: Shares Hold Near $350 as Year-End Rally Meets Housing Headwinds—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Home Depot shares closed at $349.78 on Friday, up 0.70%, with after-hours trading flat. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $426.75, despite stabilizing near $350. Over the past month, HD is down about 1.6%, and roughly 11.5% over the last year. No major company news emerged; recent headlines focused on institutional position filings.
27 December 2025
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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Friday Selloff: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Friday Selloff: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Rigetti Computing shares dropped 8.69% to $22.38 in Friday’s post-Christmas session, with volume at 28.05 million, below average. After-hours trading saw a slight rebound to $22.46. The decline followed volatile swings earlier in the week, attributed to thin year-end trading and mixed 2026 forecasts. No major company press releases were issued Friday.
27 December 2025
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Utilities Stocks Outlook: XLU Ends Holiday Week Near Flat as Rates, AI Power Demand and Storm Risks Shape 2026

Utilities Stocks Outlook: XLU Ends Holiday Week Near Flat as Rates, AI Power Demand and Storm Risks Shape 2026

Utilities stocks lagged Friday as winter storm warnings hit the Northeast, prompting New York and New Jersey to declare states of emergency. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) closed near $42.78, little changed, with light post-holiday trading. U.S. stocks ended slightly lower; the 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.13%. Investors are watching storm costs, power bill scrutiny, and policy uncertainty on offshore wind.
27 December 2025
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Real Estate Stocks Today: REITs Head Into the Weekend With Rates in Focus and a 2026 Rebound Narrative Building

Real Estate Stocks Today: REITs Head Into the Weekend With Rates in Focus and a 2026 Rebound Narrative Building

U.S. real estate stocks ended Friday with modest gains for equity REITs and flat results for mortgage REITs, while the broader S&P 500 slipped to 6,929.94 in light, post-holiday trading. Treasury yields edged lower, with the 10-year at 4.12% and the 2-year at 3.48%. Real estate remains the only S&P sector expected to finish 2025 in the red. Rate-cut odds for January stood at 17.7%.
27 December 2025
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Basic Materials Stocks: Copper Hits Records, Precious Metals Surge, and the Materials Sector Leads—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Basic Materials Stocks: Copper Hits Records, Precious Metals Surge, and the Materials Sector Leads—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Copper futures hit record highs in Shanghai and surged 5.6% in New York on Friday, pushing Freeport-McMoRan among the S&P 500’s top gainers. Silver jumped 9% to a record $78.53/oz, while gold and platinum also set all-time highs. Trading was light after the holiday, with the S&P 500 materials sector leading gains despite major indexes ending slightly lower. Markets reopen Monday.
27 December 2025
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Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

Industrials Stocks Outlook: Defense, Transport, and Capex Themes Head Into the Final Week of 2025

U.S. industrials stocks held gains in thin post-holiday trading, with the sector seen as a year-end leader despite light volume. Defense shares drew attention after China imposed new sanctions on U.S. firms tied to Taiwan arms sales. The broader market closed slightly lower Friday, tracking the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” period. Investors are watching defense spending, transport demand, and business investment as 2026 approaches.
27 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Outlook: Oil Slides on Oversupply Fears, LNG Bubble Warnings Mount, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Energy Stocks Outlook: Oil Slides on Oversupply Fears, LNG Bubble Warnings Mount, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Energy stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 Energy sector down 0.28% and the XLE ETF closing at $44.20. Brent crude settled at $60.64 a barrel, WTI at $56.74, both dropping over 2.5% on oversupply concerns. The IEA forecasts supply growth outpacing demand into 2026. Investors await U.S. energy data and developments in Ukraine and Venezuela.
27 December 2025
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Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

Communication Services Stocks: Meta, Alphabet, Netflix and XLC in Focus as Wall Street Heads Into the Final 2025 Sessions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring warning labels on social media platforms with features like infinite scroll and autoplay, citing youth mental health concerns. Communication Services stocks ended Friday lower, with Netflix up 0.89%, Meta down 0.64%, and Alphabet off 0.18%. The S&P 500 sector remains among the year’s top performers.
27 December 2025
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Healthcare Stocks Outlook: Year-End Rotation, J&J’s Eczema Setback, and Managed-Care Scrutiny Shape the Setup Before Monday’s Open

Healthcare Stocks Outlook: Year-End Rotation, J&J’s Eczema Setback, and Managed-Care Scrutiny Shape the Setup Before Monday’s Open

U.S. stock markets were closed Saturday after Wall Street ended Friday nearly flat; the Dow slipped 0.04%, S&P 500 fell 0.03%, and Nasdaq lost 0.09%. Large-cap healthcare stocks held steady, while biotech lagged. Johnson & Johnson halted a Phase 2 eczema drug trial after missing efficacy goals. Healthcare ETFs closed Friday with XLV at $156.05, XBI at $124.98, and IBB at $171.44.
27 December 2025
Technology Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Licensing Deal, Nasdaq’s Year-End Test, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Technology Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Licensing Deal, Nasdaq’s Year-End Test, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower Friday in thin post-Christmas trading. The Dow fell 20.19 points to 48,710.97, the S&P 500 dipped 2.11 to 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq lost 20.21 to 23,593.10. Trading volume was about half the recent average. Tech shares remain in focus as investors watch for AI and regulation headlines when markets reopen Monday.
27 December 2025
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Cloud Computing Stocks Stock: Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) News, Forecasts, and the Setup Before Monday’s Open

Cloud Computing Stocks Stock: Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) News, Forecasts, and the Setup Before Monday’s Open

U.S. stock markets closed nearly flat Friday, with the Dow down 0.04%, S&P 500 off 0.03%, and Nasdaq losing 0.09%. The Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) ended at $22.92, up 0.17%, while SKYY and WCLD also posted small gains. Trading was light ahead of year-end, with investors watching for volatility in cloud stocks as rate sensitivity and AI-driven demand remain in focus.
27 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Licensing Deal, Apple’s China iPhone Signal, Tesla’s Safety Probe — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Licensing Deal, Apple’s China iPhone Signal, Tesla’s Safety Probe — What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Nvidia agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire key Groq executives, while Groq remains independent. Tesla shares slipped after a new federal safety probe, and Apple rose on China-linked data and a legal win in its smartwatch dispute. U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend after a quiet Friday session. Major indexes ended little changed.
27 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, AI Power Bottlenecks, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Data Center Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, AI Power Bottlenecks, and What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend after major indexes ended Friday’s thin session slightly lower but near record highs. Data center stocks remain active, with Nvidia confirming a licensing deal for Groq’s AI inference technology and reports of developers turning to on-site turbines to address power constraints. Investors are watching year-end positioning ahead of Monday’s reopening.
27 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

China announced sanctions late Friday against 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, Northrop Grumman Systems, and L3Harris Maritime Services, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and blocks business with Chinese entities. U.S. markets closed Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching space and defense stocks ahead of Monday’s open.
27 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks Pull Back Into the Weekend: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Slide as Investors Size Up 2026 Catalysts

Quantum Computing Stocks Pull Back Into the Weekend: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti and QUBT Slide as Investors Size Up 2026 Catalysts

Quantum computing stocks slumped Friday, with IonQ closing at $46.00, down 7.6%, and D-Wave Quantum off 8.1% at $25.29. Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc. both lost over 6%, while Arqit dropped 9.6%. The declines came amid thin post-holiday trading and muted index moves, amplifying volatility in speculative names. Investors cited year-end portfolio shifts and low liquidity as key factors.
27 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth and Lithium Names in Focus as U.S. Markets Head Into the Final 3 Sessions of 2025

Rare Metals Stocks: Rare Earth and Lithium Names in Focus as U.S. Markets Head Into the Final 3 Sessions of 2025

Rare metals stocks head into the final three U.S. trading days of 2025 amid thin year-end liquidity and renewed geopolitical tensions. Materials led S&P 500 sector gains Friday, while the broader market closed nearly flat. Investors await Fed minutes next week and monitor China’s new trade law revisions, which could affect rare earth supply chains.
27 December 2025
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EV Stocks in Focus: Tesla’s NHTSA Probe, Robotaxi Deadline, and Fresh Demand Data Set Up the Next Trading Session

EV Stocks in Focus: Tesla’s NHTSA Probe, Robotaxi Deadline, and Fresh Demand Data Set Up the Next Trading Session

U.S. markets closed slightly lower Friday, ending a five-day rally as trading volume thinned after the holidays. Tesla shares fell after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a review into emergency door release controls on 179,071 Model 3 vehicles. The agency is evaluating whether to grant a defect petition. Investors are watching for further regulatory developments and Tesla’s autonomy updates as the year ends.
27 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex and Nifty Expected to Open Lower Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
    March 11, 2026, 11:29 PM EDT. Indian stock markets are poised for a weak start Thursday, extending losses from the previous session. Rising global oil prices, spiked by attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iraqi waters, have rattled investors. Brent crude jumped over 7% to nearly $99 a barrel, fueling concerns over inflation and supply disruptions. The Nifty 50 futures indicate a lower opening, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Foreign institutional investors have also been net sellers by substantial margins this month amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Efforts to ease oil prices through record reserve releases, including 172 million barrels pledged by the U.S., have yet to calm markets. This volatility comes as global markets respond nervously to geopolitical risks, with the Sensex and Nifty down about 5% since the escalation of the conflict.

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XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

11 March 2026
Bitcoin traded above $71,000 on Wednesday, slipping to $71,065 after a session range between $69,014 and $71,271. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $246.9 million in inflows on March 10, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading daily gains. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, while Brent crude rebounded 4% to $91. Crypto equities were mixed; Marathon Digital fell 2.3%, Coinbase edged up 0.3%.
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